Highton Residence
The Highton Residence demonstrate the high level of sustainability that can be achieved in a higher density residential projects. In achieving this outcome, a contemporary design has provided highly liveable, comfortable and healthy dwelling.
Located in an established residential suburb of Geelong, this project demonstrates a high level of sustainability achieved on a tight suburban block where north faces a side boundary.
ENERGY
- high efficiency gas boosted solar evacuated tube HWS with temperature controllers
- water recirculating pump
- ceiling fans
- hyper insulation – R 6.0 to roof, and R 2.5 to walls
- extensive draft sealing
- wood heater
- ‘real time’ power monitor
- 2.5kW photovoltaic grid interactive power system
- high performance low e argon filled double glazed timber windows
WATER SUPPLY
- 4 x 4500lt rainwater inground tanks with automated mains water backup and 1 x 2000lt above ground tank
- grey water system
MATERIALS
- FSC certified timber window frames
- extensive use of sustainable, recycled and low toxicity building materials
- radially sawn silvertop ash timber shiplap cladding
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“At Third Ecology, we design, document and project manage new custom homes, renovations & additions, multi-residential and solar power system installation projects for owner occupiers, investors and developers in the Geelong region, the Surf Coast & Bellarine Peninsula”.
Mark is the founding Director of Geelong based Architectural firms Third Ecology Architects and Land Design Build.
With over 25 years experience designing, documenting, project managing and constructing projects for his clients, Mark is perfectly placed to assist and guide you with the hundreds of decisions that need to be made for every project.
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